Up Next Why the Art World Is Just Waking Up to Sophie von Hellermann’s Dream-Like Visions German artist Sophie von Hellermann is winning over collectors with her whimsical pastel fantasies. By Jo Lawson-Tancred, Jul 15, 2024
Art World Italian Collector Giuseppe Iannacone on the Perils of ‘Serial Accumulation’ "A masterpiece by a lesser-known artist is more valuable to me than a minor work by a historically celebrated artist," says the esteemed Italian collector. By Eileen Kinsella, Jul 14, 2024
Archaeology & History Huge! The Massive and Mystical Jordanian Monument to an Enigmatic People Petra also appeared in an "Indiana Jones" flick as the home of the Holy Grail. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 14, 2024
Art World Art Bites: The Giacometti Public Sculpture That Never Was The artist was asked to create work for Chase's New York headquarters, but the scale proved an insurmountable obstacle. By Richard Whiddington, Jul 14, 2024
Gallery Network Krieger x Koukjian Team Up for a Private Museum Uniting Jewelry and Sculpture in the ‘City of Gems’ Pierre and Cedric Koukjian are collaborating with Andreas Krieger of Hans D. Krieger in new bespoke exhibition space. By Artnet Gallery Network, Jul 14, 2024
Pop Culture As Seen on ‘Big’: An Interactive Piano That Catapulted Its Inventor to Fame The massive keyboard at the heart of the film came to define its inventor, Remo Saraceni. By Min Chen, Jul 13, 2024
Archaeology & History The Hunt: The Ancient Scrolls That Survived a Volcanic Event About 1,800 papyrus scrolls were found in ancient Herculaneum, buried under ash and volcanic debris. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 13, 2024
Books From Machu Picchu to the Louvre—a New Book Journeys Through Sacred Sites in Art and Ancient History Taschen's "Sacred Sites" spotlights how civilizations hold the sublime. By Richard Whiddington, Jul 13, 2024
Art World Art Bites: Yayoi Kusama’s Unlikely Friendship With Joseph Cornell Cornell once sent the younger artist 14 letters in a single day. By Tim Brinkhof, Jul 12, 2024
Art World How Did Surrealism Change the Art World? These 5 Exhibitions Reconsider Its Legacy From a Belgian blockbuster to a Pittsburgh presentation of Gertrude Abercrombie, these exhibitions mark the 100th anniversary of Surrealism. By Devorah Lauter, Jul 12, 2024
Museums & Institutions V&A Museum Acquires Rare Medieval Carving of Jesus, Beating Out the Met The London museum raised $2.5 million through a nationwide appeal to keep the statue in the country. By Adnan Qiblawi, Jul 12, 2024
Gallery Network 7 Questions for Edward Warburton on Founding and Helming Boutique Art Advisory Princedale Modern The new boutique art advisory seeks to fill a gap in the market for personalized, specialized collecting services. By Artnet Gallery Network, Jul 12, 2024
Art & Exhibitions Step Into Recreations of Edward Hopper’s Masterpieces at a Birthday Extravaganza The neighborhood will stage its own kind of immersive experience, with a live clown, no less. By Brian Boucher, Jul 12, 2024
Collectibles A Rare U.K. Stamp, Legendary for Its Misprinting, Heads to Auction The Plate 77 Penny Red up for sale could rake in more than $800,000. By Richard Whiddington, Jul 12, 2024
Art World A Chic Berkshires Hotel Will Host an Invite-Only Art Fair Next Summer Arrival, as it's called, will feature around 30 exhibitors, and aims to draw curators, museum directors, and the "Williams mafia." By Brian Boucher, Jul 12, 2024
